Peace in Our Lifetime: Insights from the World's Peacemakers [Paperback]

Susan Skog (Author), Thich Nhat Hanh (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004

Through the lives and lessons of 50 exceptional peacemakers working in war zones, high-conflict organizations and neighborhoods, 'Peace in Our Lifetime' shows how we create peace, personally and globally. Through rich, compelling stories, this book describes how we can each channel our anger for positive change and listen compassionately. It explores how we can get to the root of our conflicts, find common ground, and forgive even our "enemies."

'Peace in Our Lifetime' features practical, step-by-step instructions for resolving conflicts and making peace in our own relationships. It celebrates the hopeful story that, even as people pour out their despair, the outpouring of peace around the world is far greater. The powerful foreword by Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist leader, author, and peace activist, is inspirational.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...PEACE IN OUR LIFETIME offers encouragement and inspiration...it presents thoughtful and practical advice for ending the cycle of violence..." -- Howard Zinn, Personal Review - Summer 2004

"...a thoughtful and inspiring book for everyone determined bring peace to the world by beginning with their own lives." -- Yolanda King, Personal Review - Summer 2004

"An excellent guide to achieving peace." -- Arun Ghandi, Personal Review - Summer 2004

About the Author

Susan Skog is a nationally known author and presenter. Her previous works include Embracing Our Essence: Spiritual Conversations with Prominent Women; ABCs for Living; Depression: What Your Body's Trying to Tell You; and Radical Acts of Love: How Compassion is Transforming Our World. Trained as a journalist, Skog's work has appeared in many leading publications. For her newest book, Peace in Our Lifetime, she spent three years interviewing and gathering stories from peacemakers around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Cliffrose Communicatiions (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975869604
• ISBN-13: 978-0975869604
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,284,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peace is Possible, April 28, 2005

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Janet Smith - See all my reviews
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In a world overwhelmed by conflict, Peace in Our Lifetime offers hope. It is filled with inspiring stories and ideas urging us to immediate action in our own lives. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a purposeful exploration of the peace movement in our world today, anyone who aspires to the goal of peace in our lifetime. I also recommend it for book circles, church study groups, and classes interested in exploring peace and forms of conflict resolution. It is destined to be a classic, a motivational book that helps make sense out of the contemporary conflicts that plague our world.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spirit of peace, renew our world, June 3, 2009

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Rosetune "Rosetune" (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peace in Our Lifetime: Insights from the World's Peacemakers (Paperback)

'Peace In Our Lifetimes' is one of the most readable and important books on the topic of peace. First, is finding peace within, then we share this with the world. World peace will only become a reality when enough people embrace the concept and truly believe that it is the most important change that we, as individuals and members of a world community can make.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peace Is Possible:, April 13, 2005

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Elodia Tate (Modesto, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peace in Our Lifetime: Insights from the World's Peacemakers (Paperback)

So often we feel hopeless in making a difference on the world's atrocities, but Susan Skog shows us, brilliantly by example, that peace is indeed possible. She uses stories from real life heroes and sheroes, who stood up for change and made a difference. The book also steps on some toes, as it reminds us how can we expect to create peace in the world, when our own lives are in turmoil? She gives great suggestions on starting a personal journey towards peace, starting with ourselves.